Wintry Woods is the original design in my Friluftsliv Cowl Collection. Friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv) is a Scandinavian term that translates to “open air living.”

My designs are often inspired by natural beauty throughout the northeast United States. I designed these cowls to wear on – and brighten – my outdoor hikes during the seasons we experience from late fall through spring. What inspires you to be outside? I encourage you to explore the Friluftsliv Cowl Collection and personalize it with colors that bring you joy.

Biscotte Yarns DK PURE is a blend of 90% Superwash Merino Wool and 10% silk. It absolutely glows from within and inspired this design. The Caramel colorway reminds me of pine needles covering the forest floor on my hiking trails, and the colors in the variegated Nelly range from deep teal, representing the cold pond water, to shiny, opaque white like thick ice.

The cowl is knitted flat from the bottom up in two pieces and then the front and back are joined to knit in the round. There is no seaming.

Yarn and Yardage Requirements: DK, 330 yards (305 meters) total, 220 yards (205 meters) of C1 (tonal) and 110 yards (105 meters) of C2 (variegated).

Notions: 3 stitch markers, tapestry needle, and try-on cord, extra needle or scrap yarn to hold stitches.

Additional gauge information in pattern, as well as linked video tutorials.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and tested. French translation provided by Biscotte Yarns.